So i'm looking to build a 120"x13x20. This is about 146 gallons. So its about the same width and height as a standard 55 but much longer. So tecnically wouldnt the pressure on the glass mainly increase on the ends of the tank? I have built 72x13x20 using 1/4inch plate glass and it worked great. Im thinking about trying the same but going up to 120". The glass safety calculators i have tried all give different numbers and seem unreliable. I will eurobrace the whole tank and have a 5" cross brace every 18 inches. Think it will work ok?
120" tank question
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yeah dude go at least 24 wide ull like it way better in the long run then u can put a MONSTER in there
I work for a glass wholesale company and we only carry 1/4 inch glass, so im trying to keep it narrow like a 55 (1/4 glass is used in 55's) but go longer. I get the glass for $50 for a 130x96 sheet, so it will be a very inexpensive build. I cant quite decide what i want to stock it with yet. Im thinking maybe a few silver arrowanas, for a few years, and then move them to the 400 plywood tank im planning.
i dont build tanks but arent u goint o have the same pressure on the tank either way with all that water save ur money and start the 400 ....imo ..lol
oh ok well ur doin better then i ....good luck dude i just think if ur goin to do it go wide imo...or save for the 400 ....i got an idea for a 300-400 gallon but its the size of my town house that slows me down .lol